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2023 Prime review

I suffered with a first model year Prime, lowest trim, that ended my Prius history. This 2023 model year review shows one that is ‘less bad’ than my former Prius:

Bob Wilson

bwilson4web Oct 31, 2023 Read More Replies: 76

Highlander recall

Source: Toyota Recalls More Than 800,000 Highlanders for a Bumper Fix - The New York Times

The recall applies to Highlanders, including hybrid versions of the vehicle, with model years between 2020 and 2023, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

Those vehicles have a resin front lower bumper cover that is connected with mounting clips. A “minor impact” could cause the mounting clips to come loose from the vehicle, leading to additional parts falling off and increasing the risk of a crash or injury, Toyota said.

Owners of Toyota Highlanders can search online to see whether their vehicles are part of the recall. Owners will be notified directly of the recall by late December, the company said.

Gives me no joy but there has been some buzz about this model.

Bob Wilson

bwilson4web Oct 30, 2023 Read More Replies: 0

I am looking at a Lexus UX 250h - a fancy Prius

I'm here because they are mechanically pretty much the same with more do-dad's, uses premium gas, and a good five or six inches higher than my Prius. But typical of cheap skate Toyota, no dual setting buttons for the drivers seat. (Is there an aftermarket solution?")
Our Prius is too low for failing knees, the Lexus up is higher and I'm expecting more seat comfort for old people like me.
I'm wondering if anyone has much to say about this car, good, bad, and ugly?

Speaking of worth knowing. I assume like the Corolla the entry assist handles on Prius is now installed with clips, not screws or bolts, leaving a family member of mine with a handle in his hand, and a double cheeseburger in the other!

Thanks in advance...

chuckiechan Oct 29, 2023 Read More Replies: 9